July
30, 1904 – What is believed to be a meteorite, freshly fallen,
was found today in a pasture on Spring Brook Farm, about 2-1/2 miles south of
Northfield, Minn. It weighs 130 pounds and is 18 inches long and three feet in
circumference. A fragment heated in a smith’s forge became red hot and was
pliable under the hammer.
No one was found who saw the meteorite fall, but it is believed to be genuine.
The meteorite was placed on exhibition in the window of The Northfield News, attracting throngs of citizens.
The Minneapolis Journal; “Northfield’s Meteorite.
Thought to Be the Real thing, Tho No One Saw It Fall.”; July 30, 1904; p. 2.No one was found who saw the meteorite fall, but it is believed to be genuine.
The meteorite was placed on exhibition in the window of The Northfield News, attracting throngs of citizens.
The Northfield News; “Found Last Saturday. The Meteorite Found on Spring Brook Farm Attracts Many Visitors.”; Aug. 6, 1904; p. 7.
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If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including: census records, birth records, death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records. I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports available.
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